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| - Our first stop for Summerlicious 2017 - great ambiance, above average food, polite service.
This was my first time to Momofuku, and upon walking in, I was a wary of how loud the noodle bar was. Fortunately, the noise is out of earshot once you reach Daisho, where you are met with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of Financial District.
Pork belly bao: Presentation could be better (the mayo look slathered onto the bun as an afterthought), but the gloriously juicy pork belly made up for it. I wasn't sure if the slice of tomato did anything to the overall taste, and would have preferred something fresher, like cilantro or pickled carrots. The bun was also fluffy and tender, so no complaints there. However, for getting the most bang for your buck, I would choose Banh Mi Boys over this any day.
Chicken thigh ssam: This was my least favourite dish. You cannot eat this in a elegant way, as you are making your own lettuce wraps here, so I feel like this dish would be more suitable in the appetizer section. I also found that the flavours of this dish to be too much on the sweet and tangy side.
Strawberry shortcake: I loved the cookies used to sandwich the filling as well as the fresh strawberries in this dish. I thought the strawberry sauce to be too sweet for me, but overall I enjoyed it.
This is a great deal for Summerlicious, but I would be hesitant to visit for their regular menu.
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